RN Peds

Primary City/State:
Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 | Category:
Skilled Nursing | Shift: Night | Department:
Neonatal Intensive Care-2D

Bonus available. 1+ years of experience required.

The RN’s practice is guided by the ANA Standard for Professional Nurse and Code of Ethics. The RN has knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care of the patient population served. The RN records patients’ medical history and symptoms, helps perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operates medical equipment, administers treatment and medications, and helps with patient follow‑up and rehabilitation.

The RN establishes or contributes to a care plan that may include activities such as administering medication, managing intravenous lines, providing therapies and treatments, observing and recording patient data, and consulting with physicians and other healthcare clinicians. The RN teaches patients and families how to manage illnesses or injuries, explains post‑treatment and home‑care needs, diet, nutrition, exercise programs, and self‑administration of medication and therapy.

The RN provides direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides regarding patient care and delegates when appropriate. The RN supports efforts to advance clinical knowledge and skills, precepts new hire staff and students, and assists them in completing required competency tasks. The RN continues to enhance knowledge in nursing management and the care of patient problems and conditions as required, and may continue to improve patient outcomes.

• Collect and prioritize health data systematically, engage family, analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses, and use nursing diagnoses to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise an appropriate patient plan of care that is family‑centered and culturally relevant.
• Identify expected individualized outcomes and develop plans of care that are evidence‑based and provide continuity of care.
• Implement interventions, initiate treatments, medications, emergency and resuscitative measures based on standing orders, policies and procedures, and provide nursing care to meet physical, emotional, spiritual, and social‑cultural needs.
• Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes, document observations and interventions, and provide ongoing evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of the care plan.
• Continuously evaluate one’s own nursing practice relative to professional standards and maintain current knowledge in nursing practice.
• Integrate ethical principles in all aspects of practice, and enhance knowledge of cultural and diversity needs for specific populations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care delivery, and with patients, families, and other providers.
• Develop and evaluate evidence‑based standards of care, identify changes needed in nursing practice, and utilize evidence‑based research to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
• Consider safety, effectiveness, and cost factors in planning and delivering patient care, and utilize resources effectively and efficiently.

• Other / Certificate:
  All Diploma and ADN hires must complete a BSN within 60 months of hire OR have 5 or more years of RN experience (direct or indirect) at the time of hire. (Required)
• Associates or Diploma in Nursing. All staff with direct responsibility for care of stroke patients must meet stroke‑specific education requirements prior to start. (Required)
• Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) – Preferred

• Other: >10 months in med‑surg or acute specialty setting. (Required)
• 1 year RN experience for all float positions. (Required)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Certification in BLS training course C and unit‑specific certification as required by specialty area DOP. (Required)
• Registered Nurse (RN) – State and/or Compact State licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona. (Upon hire Required)
• National certification for unit‑specific patient population. (Preferred)

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